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Sentilles Family History

Sentilles Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gentile, Stiller, Stilley, Tilles, Mettille, Santillan, Santillanes

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Where is the Sentilles family from?

You can see how Sentilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentilles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sentilles families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentilles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sentilles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sentilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sentilles. 60% of Sentilles women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • File Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Sentilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentilles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Sentilles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Sentilles. For the veterans among your Sentilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentilles lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sentilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sentilles in 1948 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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